Syrian Opposition Fighters Obtain U.S.-Made Heavy Weaponry
TODAY’S MESOP SHORT CUTS WEST KURDISTAN / SYRIA
Syrian opposition forces have obtained U.S.-made wire-guided anti-tank missiles that are capable of penetrating heavy armor. Officials did not comment on the origin of the weapons, whose appearance coincides with a commitment to expand the CIA’s efforts to supply and train select opposition groups (WaPo).
SAUDI ARABIA: Intelligence chief Prince Bandar bin-Sultan has stepped down, state media reported. The royal decree announcing his departure did not cite His departure comes amid diverging Saudi and U.S. policies in the region (WSJ).